Tag: Ukraine

New alliance promotes gender-responsive recovery efforts in Ukraine

Stuart Mitchell

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine continues to disproportionately affect women and girls. Women in Ukraine face higher rates of poverty, displacement, and gender-based violence, and are the majority in need of humanitarian assistance. Recent OECD data shows that, while official development assistance to Ukraine jumped from USD 1.3 billion in 2021 to USD 18.9 billion the following year, 90 per cent—or USD 17.1 billion—of this funding did not include any gender equality objectives. Only USD 44 million was allocated to efforts to advance gender equality as the principal objective. To…

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Ukraine media market showing surprising resilience

Stuart Mitchell

This article was witten by WFA with content sourced from Rafał Szysz (Stars), and Svitlana Kalinina (Kwendi), please explore the WFA’s website for similar information. Ukraine’s media market has proved as resilient as the country’s citizens, according to a “one year on” snapshot produced by local media auditor KWENDI and Poland’s Stars. Despite the fact that KWENDI’s work is often interrupted by bombing, it reports that since TV advertising returned in May 2022, the number of advertisers had reached around 100 by the end of the year, approximately 30% of…

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UNESCO and Japan collaborate to expand efforts for Ukrainian media and journalists

Stuart Mitchell

Over the next few months, UNESCO will support over 40 local Ukrainian media with energy equipment and provide guidance on viable and sustainable business models and on audience engagement. Six Journalists Solidarity Centers will continue to provide safety training, psychological support and legal assistance to journalists. In addition, at least 200 journalists will receive financial assistance to continue practicing their profession. Such expanded support for Ukrainian media is made possible by a new project funded by the government of Japan. UNESCO has been involved in critical emergency measures since the…

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Unilever announces €20 million investment in new Ukraine factory

Stuart Mitchell

Unilever has announced it will invest €20million in a new production facility in the Kyiv region of Ukraine, to support our growing business and demonstrate our long-term commitment to the country. Construction will start this year, with the factory expected to open in 2024. The new factory will create around 100 jobs and will manufacture personal care products including shampoos and shower gels for brands such as Dove, Axe, TRESemmé and Clear. The hub will predominantly supply the local Ukrainian market but has future potential to export to European markets.…

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Royal Bank of Scotland seeks donations for Ukraine support at national welcome centre

Stuart Mitchell

Royal Bank of Scotland has set up a dedicated donation distribution hub for Ukrainian refugees arriving in the capital. The hub runs alongside the Welcome Centre for Scotland, which was created through a partnership between the City of Edinburgh Council and local partners, and hosted within Royal Bank’s Gogarburn headquarters. Using funding issued by the Scottish Government to local authorities to support welcome efforts, the Welcome Centre opened its doors earlier this year to support those resettling in the country and has been the first port of call for thousands…

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